Chicago Cubs' World Series victory parade set for Friday

Mike Coppinger

USA TODAY

The Chicago Cubs' first championship parade in 108 years is set.

Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside of a television news van during Game 7 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians.

Following their thrilling World Series victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7, the Cubs will celebrate with Chicago on Friday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Thursday.

WGN America will televise complete coverage commercial free of the parade nationally, the network announced, beginning a noon, ET.

The parade is expected to run from Wrigley Field to Grant Park.

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The Cubs topped the Indians 8-7 in the early hours of Thursday morning in extra innings -- following a short rain delay -- to give the team its first title since 1908.

Fans celebrated deep into the night on the streets of the Second City on Thursday, but after the long wait, they're surely ready for another victory party.

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